Communication Disorders Reference Materials


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Communication Disorders Reference Materials

When you start a research paper, you may realize that you lack some basic information. A good strategy is to start with getting basic facts, definitions and a broad overview on your topic. You can get this material from reference sources via print, CD-ROM, or the World Wide Web. Types and examples of reference sources are listed below:

Types	Examples
Definitions	Dictionary of communication disorders
Overviews	Communication disorders sourcebook ...
Chronologies and dates	The World Almanac and Book of Facts
Facts/Atlases/Statistics	Learning disabilities sourcebook ... Statistical Abstract of the United States
Encyclopedias	Encyclopedia of special education ...
Indexes (to journal articles...)	Exceptional Child Education Resources

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